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This transport tractor is so nice that it was featured before in a truck calendar. This truck started out as a 1997 Ford Class 8 tractor with a stretched wheelbase of 272 inches. This truck was originally loaned by Ford to John Force Racing (funny car world champion) as one of two back-up trucks for the 1998 season. John Force Racing operated the truck for approximately 20,000 miles over a two year period. They then returned it to Ford and Robo’s company – Monster Robot, Inc. - purchased the tractor from Ford. Shortly thereafter, Ford Motor Company sold their Class 8 tractor division to Sterling. Sterling contracted with MRI to have the tractor updated to Sterling specs and paid to have the tractor repainted, lettered and a multi-colored flame job done by Lil Louie.
The tractor specifications are as follows:
3406 Caterpillar engine – 475HP
Eaton Fuller 13 speed overdrive transmission
Full air-ride suspension
All Bud aluminum wheels
Tires 80+% tread remaining
150 gallon aluminum fuel tank
Air slide 5th wheel
Large Kech storage box
Stainless steel rear fenders (some stress cracks)
Dual berth 72” sleeper
Refrigerator
AM/FM radio with CD player
CB radio
Heated electrically adjustable mirrors
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